sagenaija: In the case of the Bible there is only ONE in the original languages.
Not so fast, sage. Though its a pity this will become a who's got the more authentic willy!
Consider
[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_languages#%3A%7E%3Atext%3DThe_books_of_the_Christian%2Cfrom_Hebrew_and_Aramaic_texts.?wprov=sfla1]"...debates exist as to which language is the original language of a particular passage, and about whether a term has been properly translated from an ancient language into modern editions of the Bible."[/url].
But yes, there is more than one Arabic version of the Quran.
It's the stem that's used as chewing stick, right? Sometimes, the inside is red.
There is no tooth paste that is as effective as that stem. I think it has antibacterial and antifungal properties I wonder how they discovered it. If you have blisters or plaque, they will tell you to chew the stem. Don't know why we don't commercialize these gems.
I think you know why. If I come your house right now and look in you bathroom I not find icheku that is good for blisters or plaque. What I will find is a tube of toothpaste and toothbrush.
Anyway, here's my mozzarella pizza. Closest is the cheese you get from cattle herders but I forget what its called now.
JUST IN: Texas Gov. Abbott declines to throw first pitch over MLB stance on Georgia voting law, says Texas will not look to host any other MLB special events, including the All-Star Game
Rangers will do "pay to throw first pitch" and raise over a million, lol.
No, the Bible is not God's word, nor is the Quran, which are both just books with words in them.
Those words that are in them are what become Gods Word when you the reader reads them with a Godly understanding.
It's like the books themselves are mud, or the dust on the ground to be more precise. They become the Living Word of God only when you breath the right understanding of God into them.
It is written:
Man shall not live by bread alone or they shall be malnourished. Matthew 4:4.
"If all the trees on earth were pens and the ocean ˹were ink˺, refilled by seven other oceans, the Words of Allah would not be exhausted. Surely Allah is Almighty, and Wise". Luqman 31:27
I can not wait for the day the Holy Book of Nigeria becomes the Trinity of the Old Testament, the New Testament and the Newer Testament called the Quran. Perhaps then will we stop being malnourished from eating only bread and become the mighty nation that the Lord God plans for us to become.
I don't think this is exactly quite true. I think its more accurate to claim, a president who loves their country more than they love themselves might not leave their country for medical checkup.
But, the inverse, "I love my country so much so will travel elsewhere for medical so I can be alive to love it", can also be said, since dead love is pointless, though I would expect you to ask, "what about you", as in can you travel too? And to be honest, yes you can, provided you got your own money to fund your travel as opposed to me your president who gets to use your money to travel for my medicals instead of funding a health system we all can benefit from medical at home.
I just would love to see "will you travel for medical" to be a question we ask the contestants before we chose our next president, because all this wailing before the head is chopped off is pretty pointless if we don't learn before the next head chopping.
Whenever they insult you or you feel threatened by them, click on report at the bottom of their post and chose 2 or 3 or both.
2. Don't abuse, bully, deliberately insult/provoke, fight, or wish harm to Nairaland members OR THEIR TRIBES. 3. Don't threaten, support or DEFEND violent acts against any person, tribe, race, animals, or group (e.g. rape).
Either should give them a well earned break especially if you have not broken either rule yourself. And if they go to their alt monikers just repeat the above.
Their rhetoric is not sticks and stones and one should really not let mindless midgets occupy too much of ones valuable time since the aim is our joy at seeing them cry after they lose elections.
Remember that the reading audience is far greater than the posters, and most can tell the difference between the mindless and the brainiacs.
PrideofLincoln1: Unlike you, I do not quote them directly. That's my subliminal way of sending my messages to them. Show me where I quote the midget directly when i found out the kind of guy he's. You keep on your dialogue with him but don'tput me in that corner.
You have already made buda spend far too much time mentioning midgets while I am (trying) taking your advise to ignore midgets, so I can't be here showing you where you quote the midgets you advise me to ignore, which, by their nature, should not take up any of one's time since they are ignored.
One can however ignore midgets and still quote midgets or even dialogue with midgets in order to deal with the content of midgets post.
It sounds contradictory but it's an art that practise perfects.
PrideofLincoln1: Thanks. I thought it was you. My baad. I need to tell budaatum to put that pic up. Like looking at that midget who lives in an unpainted dog house with no plumbing and electricity.
You need to tell the buda you told to ignore the midget you are ignoring to put up the picture of the midget you are ignoring so you can look at the midget you are ignoring live in an unpainted dog house with no plumbing and electricity that you like looking at ignoring?
PrideofLincoln1: Comprehension might be difficult for you but not for me. What I was telling you is that I do not go on his mentions. If the cap fits, let him wear it.
I know I don't need to bother with the bold because comprehension is definitely not difficult for you, and you and I know that.
You mention them a lot just by "telling you". Or do you think we are all too blind to see unless you "telling you"?
Pity is, one ignores your intelligent posts just to ignore those you are "telling you" one should ignore.
The cap fits. You don't need to tell us because we are not blind!
Dude, are you white? Do you dislike me because I am black?
I'm asking because I don't dislike you because of the colour of your skin but because of the colour of the antiliberal policies that you support.
I can't like people who want to control what I do in the privacy of my bedroom and control what I do with my womb and now want to suppress my vote, just as you would not like me controlling your right to shoot yourself with your gun or use your tax to abort you!
I'm liberal, see. I live and you should live too unless you would rather choose to not live as is your right, but you don't get to choose for me.
PrideofLincoln1: Ask that midget if he knows anything about NBA or MLB in the dirt filled village he resides.Those are multi Billion Sports entities that don't care what Trump and his bunch of Racists pals think.
PrideofLincoln1: Leave that loser alone. 2022 is around the corner and the Blue Wave will continue to overwhelm the Fruited Plains. That midget and his fellow sidekicks do not have a say when the tyres hits the road. Americans will make the decision that the era of Jim Crow and Racism is over hence you see all the Big Blue Chips Multi Billion $$$ Corporations getting on the right side of history.
PrideofLincoln1: I don't even care about that 27 year old mental midget. He's so fixated about a country he probably will never step his feet on. A 27 year old going on poverty streak in life and Nairaland is the only place where he gets values for his meaningless life. I couldn't give a damn about what the cookie bird says because I know we do not belong in the same league.
To be honest, you care too much. You care so much that I end up skipping a lot of your posts and end up missing when you talk sense! Below is you caring, despite saying otherwise.
PrideofLincoln1: I know Lagos like the back of my hand and guys like these two midgets are so low that they don't even count in their mud filled villages. The poverty cursed midgets only get their satisfaction in their wretched lives by commenting about a country no one in their lineages can get Visa to. Even they magically get a Visa, where are they going to get several thousands of Naira to purchase tickets. The best thing is to stop engaging these born losers.
I wish you could care less and practise more what you preach by not even mentioning them at all, because you really are beginning to sound just like them!
PrideofLincoln1: Please stop engaging that mental and physical dwarf. You gain nothing from that piece of human basura. What he loves is people going on his mentions. I know it's very tempting to reply the scum but he's truly not worth it.
Please check what page that comes from and see how many times you mentioned them after that. I bet its far too many posts of yours to say you are not fixated. (I'll edit this only to say if thats not what I find.)
Cornpop: Haha. None of these companies can point out one thing that is wrong with the election bill. Whatever. They should cry as much as they can but the most the can get is ass wipe to wipe their tears.
I am very delighted that you believe this. You just need to imagine the "ass wipe to wipe their tears" when drumpf lost the last elections to know how true it is.
Damn! Kill dem dead why don't you! All these CEO companies must have been influenced by the 'fake news', lol.
Last election I raised the dead to vote for Biden. For next election I'm getting all these companies and all their employees and all their machinery and everything they produce and all their revenue to register and vote Democrat too!
salford1: Anyway, the crux of the matter is that the voting laws by some backward politicians in Georgia was set up to disenfranchise voters. Simple as ABC.
On the bright side, Americans are very resilient people. These law would even propel or spur them to go out to vote. It's now very glaring that large voters turnout as seen in the last election is the nemesis of the GOP.
Global asset manager BlackRock issued a statement Wednesday on LinkedIn. "Equal access to voting is the very foundation of American democracy. While BlackRock appreciates the importance of maintaining election integrity and transparency, these should not be used to restrict equal access to the polls. BlackRock is concerned about efforts that could limit access to the ballot for anyone. Voting should be easy and accessible for ALL eligible voters. Voting is not just a right, but a vital component of civil activity. We should encourage all eligible voters to play this essential role in our democracy," CEO Larry Fink wrote.
Coca-Cola executive Alfredo Rivera said in a statement the company, which is headquartered in Georgia, is disappointed by the law. "As soon as Georgia's legislature convened this year, our company joined with other Georgia businesses to share our core principles: We opposed measures that would seek to diminish or restrict voter access and we advocated for broad access, voter convenience, election integrity and political neutrality. Anything that inhibits these principles can lead to voter suppression. We took these steps because they align to our Purpose and the conscience we follow," he said.
Georgia-based Delta airlines said in a memo to employees that the "final bill is unacceptable and does not match Delta's values." "After having time to now fully understand all that is in the bill, coupled with discussions with leaders and employees in the Black community, it's evident that the bill includes provisions that will make it harder for many underrepresented voters, particularly Black voters, to exercise their constitutional right to elect their representatives. That is wrong," CEO Ed Bastian said.
Pharmaceutical giant Merck said Wednesday that the company stands "strong on our core values including our commitment to social justice and the right of people to fully and freely participate in electoral processes." "There is no more fundamental right than the right to vote. Democracy rests on ensuring that every eligible voter has an equal and fair opportunity to cast a ballot, free from restrictions that have a discriminatory impact. We all have an obligation to stand up against racism and other forms of discrimination whenever we see them," the company added.
Porsche's North American operations, headquartered in Georgia, said that "equal access to the polls for every voter is core to a democracy." "As an Atlanta-based business, Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) supported the work of the Metro Atlanta Chamber with members of the Georgia General Assembly to maximize voter participation and ensure election integrity. We understand the legislative outcome remains subject to debate and hope a resolution can be found between all sides that encourages and enables every eligible vote," the company said.
Georgia-based UPS said this week the company supports the ability and facilitation of all eligible voters to exercise their right to vote. "Like other businesses in the community, we actively engaged with political leaders in both parties and other stakeholders to advocate for more equitable access to the polls and for integrity in the election process across the state. We echo the statement by the Metro Atlanta Chamber and stand ready to continue to help in ensuring every Georgia voter has the ability to vote," the company said.
Mercedes-Benz said that it "stands against efforts which discourage eligible voters to participate in this vital process."
In a blog post, Microsoft President Brad Smith noted the company expressed concern about the law prior to its passage and laid out its opposition in further detail, such as narrowing the window of time voters can request an absentee ballot. "We recognize that some recent criticisms of Georgia's legislation have proven inaccurate. But already, it's clear to us that the new law contains important provisions that needlessly and unfairly make it more difficult for people to vote," Smith wrote. "This new law falls short of the mark, and we should work together to press the Georgia legislature to change it," he added.
Brian Moynihan, chairman and CEO of Bank of America, told CNBC in a statement that ensuring equal voting access is aligned with the company's investments in reducing racial inequality and increasing economic opportunity. "The right to vote – and the vital work that must be done to protect access to that right – is a fundamental principle in the United States," he said. "Our history in fact is punctuated by the moments when we expanded that right to those to whom it had been denied too long. We must continue to right the wrongs of our past, and stand united in our advocacy for equal voting rights for all."
Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins shared his concern for the new law in a tweet. "Our vote is our voice, and everyone deserves the opportunity to be heard. Governments should be working to make it easier to vote, not harder. Ensuring equal #VotingRights isn't a political issue, it's an issue of right and wrong," he said.
Home Depot, which is headquartered in Georgia, said that it will work to ensure its workers across the country have the resources and information to vote. "We believe that all elections should be accessible, fair and secure and support broad voter participation."
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in a statement that "voting is fundamental to the health and future of our democracy," calling out restrictive election laws. "JPMorgan Chase employees span the United States and as state capitals debate election laws, we believe voting must be accessible and equitable. We regularly encourage our employees to exercise their fundamental right to vote, and we stand against efforts that may prevent them from being able to do so. We are a stronger country when every citizen has a voice and a vote," the company said. CNN first reported on the statement.
Citigroup said it strongly opposes "efforts to undermine the ability of Americans to avail themselves of this fundamental right."
In a LinkedIn post, American Express CEO Steve Squeri complimented the new effort co-led by the company's former chairman and chief executive, Ken Chenault, to spur corporate America stand up for voting rights. "As a company and leadership team, we support this message and stand against any efforts to suppress voting which is a fundamental right that belongs to all Americans," Squeri wrote.
Facebook said that the company supports "making voting as accessible and broad-based as possible" and that it opposes "efforts to make it harder for people to vote."
ViacomCBS said it believes "in the importance of all Americans having an equal right to vote and oppose the recent Georgia voting rights law or any effort that impedes the ability to exercise this vital constitutional right. Increasing voter access and civic engagement is one of ViacomCBS' core social impact pillars and we will continue to educate the public on the importance of an open and fair voting system through our programming and extensive partnerships with grassroots organizations that promote and increase participation in elections."
The reason you are wailing is you know that despite all your shenanigans you've lost the 2022 Georgia gubernatorial election that will take place on November 8, 2022 already. Lol.
Kentucky404: *According to the Islamic doctrine, Muslims should believe in all the prophets sent by Allah almighty among the prophet are Adam, Noah, Jacob, Moses, Jesus, Mohammed and lives (Quran 3:84)*
According to buda's understanding, if you can not love your fellow human being despite the crap they may choose to believe in their heads, you have not learnt anything from "Adam, Noah, Jacob, Moses, Jesus, Mohammed and lives" etc, nor from the Quran and the Bible, and you definitely can not be worshipping the Almighty Allah God.
Zenzu01: My candid advice is that we should leave religions when doing things. We should do things because they are good and are for the benefit to mankind. We should not do things that are harmful to others
"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” [url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2022%3A36-40&version=NIV]Matthew 22:36-40[/url]
A Bedouin came to the prophet, grabbed the stirrup of his camel and said: O the messenger of God! Teach me something to go to heaven with it.
Prophet said: "As you would have people do to you, do to them; and what you dislike to be done to you, don't do to them. Now let the stirrup go!" [This maxim is enough for you; go and act in accordance with it!]" — Kitab al-Kafi, vol. 2, p. 146
I think I should rename you Prophet Jesus Zenzu because you sure do sound like one as you may see above.
You see, many confuse religion with belief, and so they bother not to seek understanding. A person who asks and seeks and knocks as Christ thought for instance, would ask how one ought to go about loving God "with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind", and perhaps start by learning about their own heart and soul and mind to know how to properly use them to go on to answer the questions, 'what is love' and 'what is God', and how do I love my fellow human beings".
You might understand how much zazen would be involved, and how it might assist one in doing your version above. After all, Christ did teach that inasmuch as ye have done to those here whom one sees, the God in heaven that one sees not must be indeed be sufficiently pleased.
I put it to you that we fail of course, but we would fail more without the Words.
LMS1: According to FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), football (soccer) — the most popular sport in the world — was invented in China over two thousand years ago during the Han Dynasty in the second and third centuries BC. The sport was refined during the Tang Dynasty (618–907) and Song Dynasty (960–1279). Professional players entertained the imperial court. It was called cuju (/tsoo-jyoo/ 'kick ball'). Ironically over 2,000 years on, China, the largest population on earth with millions of soccer fans, has qualified for the FIFA World Cup only once in 2002, when they lost all three group games, conceded 9 goals and scored 0, finishing 31st, second last to Saudi Arabia. more random pics....
Interesting! Do consider posting your sources please.
recklesslove: According to Martin's Heidegger, the German Philosopher who said, " Man is thrown into being" , simply means we don't get to decide our sexuality, height or complexion on other natural endowment.
Seriously? That's your understanding of Heidegger?
That mothers make their sons homosexuals?
I wonder if you'd claim fathers make their daughters lesbians but more interesting would be how!
Heidegger's "Man is thrown into being" has no simple meaning as you'd know if you read him!